Tag: children’s books

I am so excited for my new post series, “Book Report”! I could go on and on about how much I love Usborne Books & More and why I think they are the best books (and they are), but I sell them and I am an adult. So I have asked a few Usborne Book lovin’ kids to “review” a book! So much better, right?

I asked the kids to read the book (obviously) then fill out a form (or the parent would do it) that was full of questions including what your name would be if you were a character in a book. See fun, right? The questions are straight forward and pretty simple to answer for kids of all ages! This is supposed to be a fun exercise after all! Parents are loving it because they get to hear some AWESOME answers and hello, reading comprehension! Fun and educational, just like our books!

So now without further ado, I am pleased to introduce you to Snake, she is a 4 year old little lady, who loves silly books, learning to read and swimming. She has fallen in love with “Bug in a Rug” one of our Phonic books (more details about them at the bottom)

Snake is snuggled up reading the book!

QUESTION: Did you like this book?

ANSWER: Yes. It’s my favorite!

QUESTION: Pick a Word that describes this book.

ANSWER: FUNNY!

Snake goes on to tell us a little more about the book, if she could describe the book in one sentence she would say, “snug as a bug in a rug”. “Bug in a Rug” has two characters, Bug & Slug and Bug was going to go work for Slug so he needed sleep. Snake’s favorite part of the book was when Bug falls asleep in the rug (what silliness?)!

The one this that Snake learned from the book is that sleep is important! (Truer words have never been spoken)

Thank you Snake! We appreciate you taking the time to tell us a little bit more about a “Bug in a Rug”!

Here is just a little bit more information about Usborne’s phonic books (yup, there are more just like this)! This is a fun story with amazing illustrations to keep young readers engaged! It can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book. WOO HOO!

If you or your child LOVES Usborne books and would like to do a “Book Report” for me, check out this form!

Disclaimer: All participants in the “book report” did it because they love Usborne Books. They were not paid, but were rewarded with a special gift from me as a thank you!

And, I am not one to rush through the seasons. I love them all. All of them bring so much goodness in their own ways. But, we were spoiled here in Connecticut these past few days with beautiful weather and temperatures almost reaching 70 degrees (in February!) So now, I am all about green grass, pretty flowers, picnics and new books.

Spring break is upon us and that means kids will be home with you ALL day! Loads of fun until you hear your first “I’m bored, Mom!”

And that my friend is why you have me! Let me be your Usborne Books & More consultant. I am here to help you find the perfect book to keep you little ones busy and entertained during Spring break and beyond.

With over 2000 titles and more being added, we can find a book that is perfect for your reader whether they are interested in space, princesses, bugs, trains, cats or something else! Have a baby…no problem! We have so many wonderful, beautifully colored, textured, flaps books for the littlest of readers. Have a teen… we got you covered! We have some AWESOME new chapter book titles. We have a ton of fiction and non-fiction for everyone in between.

You can shop my website any time at notyourtypicalbook.com, but who likes to pay full price? Not me.

By hosting a party (Facebook, online, catalog, in-person, or a skype party), you could earn these books for FREE! Just invite your family and friends to purchase books from your party and you can earn a ton of books for your readers. Interested in hosting a party or learning more about it, send me a message!

What better way to shop for books for your own children, birthday presents or gifts for the holidays then hosting an Usborne Facebook party and earning the books for FREE! The party happens online! Its fun and easy! Just invite your family & friends. I will highlight the books, make recommendations based on interest and age. I also offer:

Free gifts and exclusive hostess and customer benefits

Very latest special offers

Here are 15 reasons why you should host an online party!

I take care of everything, leaving you to choose lots of lovely books at great prices. This month our hostess benefits are awesome! $50 more in free books!

To start working on your party for June, please contact me at meghanworrilow@gmail.com.

Welcome to my Usborne Books & More blog! Have you heard of Usborne Books? No? Don’t worry… I’m happy to introduce you to this wonderful world of children’s books! You will never look at that book at Target the same way again!

Let me tell you a little about what we do! We publish high-quality, educational children’s’ books, all ages – infant up to young adult. We really focus on making our books unique and non-commercialized because we love to encourage kids to think outside the box. We also provide programs like book fairs, and fundraisers for schools and organizations.

I learned of Usborne right before my son turned two so just this past Summer. And I fell in love… hard. So did my son and husband. My son is an active little man, we will call him H. He is too young for me to ask if he wants to be a part of my business or on the web so we are going with abbreviations for all parties involved except me, you can call me Meghan! Here I am! I may show more of my face later.

I attended my first (EVER) Facebook party in August. My friend asked me to join this event and said “Usborne makes great children’s books and I think you would love them”. So I happily agreed, but I remember thinking “what in the world is this?”. I googled Usborne before the party because I didn’t want to go in and not know what I was doing. I ordered my first two books that night and agreed to host a Facebook party too!

I remember sitting on the couch with my husband the next Monday for “Money Mondays”. and he turns to me and says “You spent $40 at Usborne? What is that?” and my response was “I purchased the coolest books in the world for H and I am going to get more for FREE!”. And FREE books I earned! I think I got $120 worth of books for FREE plus a ton at a discount. When it came time to pick my free books, I realized I wanted ALL the books for H (and for me and for my husband). Very fast, It became clear I needed to become a consultant.

The rest I would say is history and it is, but it took lots of conversations with my hubbie about becoming a consultant for a direct sales company. I would love to say I started the business because I want to solve the literacy issues we face as a nation (which I totally am!) or because I grew up an avid reader who has read all the classics (I will… eventually)! I started because these books are super cool, my son sat still and I needed something for me! We all start different projects, hobbies and jobs for different reasons. You could totally start as a consultant to earn some extra cash for vacations, bills or college or truly save the world from our literacy crisis! Those are all great reasons and all will be accomplished with Usborne. So I hope you enjoy this blog, my ramblings, book recommendations and pictures & videos! Welcome to the wonderful world of Usborne. The addiction is real!

If you are interested in checking out the books, go here notyourtypicalbook.com